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Rachel Reeves pledges business rates freeze and overhaul

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.

Reeves Scraps Business Rates in Major Tax Overhaul

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces the abolition of the current business rates system, launching a comprehensive review to create a fairer tax regime for UK high streets and level the playing field with online giants.

Horse Racing Strike Threat Over Betting Tax Protest

The UK racing industry is on the brink of unprecedented strike action as trainers and insiders threaten a mass boycott in protest against a proposed hike in betting taxes. Discover how this could bring the sport to a standstill.

Mum turns crochet hobby into £80k-a-year business

A UK mum transformed her crochet hobby into a thriving £80k business after quitting her job, proving passion projects can be profitable. Discover her inspiring journey from side hustle to success.

UK Population Decline: The Coming Demographic Crisis

Exclusive investigation into the UK's looming population collapse. Discover why birth rates are plummeting, the economic timebomb this creates, and what policymakers aren't telling you about our demographic future.

UK Savings Crisis: Average Easy Access Rate Plummets

Exclusive analysis reveals a growing savings gap in the UK, with high street banks offering paltry returns while the best easy-access deals deliver 25 times more interest. Discover why loyal customers are losing out.

Broadband Loyalty Penalty Costs UK Customers £1.6bn

New Ofcom data reveals a staggering £1.6 billion loyalty penalty hitting broadband customers who don't switch. Discover why out-of-contract users pay up to 25% more and how to slash your bill today.

UK Beer Crisis: Pint Prices Set to Soar on Hops Shortage

British pub-goers face a bitter blow as a severe European hops shortage, worsened by extreme weather, threatens to push beer prices to record highs next summer. Brewers warn of a perfect storm of poor harvests and rising production costs.

Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike

Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen

42 UK Areas Face Maximum Council Tax Hike - Full List

Exclusive analysis reveals the 42 local authorities in England set to impose the maximum allowed Council Tax increase this April, as the cost of living squeeze intensifies for millions of households.

FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates

Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.

UK House Prices See Sharpest Annual Drop Since 2011

New data from Nationwide reveals UK house prices fell by 5.3% annually in December 2023, marking the most significant decline in over a decade as higher mortgage rates continue to dampen the property market.

UK Mounjaro Shortage: Patients Stockpile Weight-Loss Jabs

Exclusive: A perfect storm of NHS price hikes and soaring demand for the 'miracle' drug tirzepatide triggers a national shortage, leaving thousands of diabetics and weight-loss patients in limbo. Fears grow as stockpiling begins.

Emma Watson Hikes Saint-Tropez in Sheer Lace Dress

Emma Watson was spotted enjoying a scenic hike in Saint-Tropez, turning heads in a daring sheer lace dress. The Harry Potter star was accompanied by her hunky personal trainer for the sunny outing.

Streaming service hikes prices 33%, customers revolt

A leading UK streaming service has ignited a firestorm of customer anger after abruptly increasing its monthly subscription fee by a staggering 33%. Subscribers have taken to social media to blast the decision, with many declaring they are 'cancelling imm

Tesco Meal Deal Price Rises to £3.90 in Stores

Tesco shoppers face a new meal deal price increase, with the iconic £3.40 combo now rising to £3.90 in many stores. Discover which items are affected and how it compares to rivals.

UK Shop Closures Soar: Budget Blamed for Retail Crisis

The UK's retail sector is facing an existential crisis, with new data revealing a record number of shop closures. Industry experts are pointing the finger at the Chancellor's recent budget, citing a perfect storm of rising business rates and a lack of sup

Horse racing strike looms over betting tax hike

The UK horse racing sector is planning unprecedented strike action in protest against the government's proposed increase in betting taxes, which could cripple the sport's finances.

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